Overview

This course features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. The AZ-801 course provides in-depth training on configuring and securing Windows Server Hybrid Advanced Services. It covers everything from managing Windows Server infrastructures to securing internal and external environments. Through hands-on lessons, learners will explore Microsoft Defender for Servers, Exploit Protection, and Group Policies, enhancing their ability to secure Windows environments. The course also dives into failover clusters, data backups, and disaster recovery, ensuring your servers stay resilient in any situation. You'll also learn how to integrate on-premises environments with Azure, migrate workloads to the cloud, and address common troubleshooting scenarios. As the course progresses, you'll develop the skills to handle high availability scenarios, secure domain controllers, and optimize server performance. Key lessons will include how to use Azure Site Recovery for disaster recovery, secure Windows Server environments, and migrate IIS workloads seamlessly to the cloud. You'll gain practical experience through modules like configuring Azure backups, managing Hyper-V replicas, and migrating to Windows Server 2022. By the end, you'll be equipped to monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve server issues effectively, ensuring continuous business operations. This course is ideal for IT professionals aiming to enhance their skills in hybrid server management and cloud migration. It’s beneficial for anyone seeking to master the integration of on-prem Windows Server environments with Azure, troubleshoot common issues, and implement high-availability strategies.

Syllabus

Course Overview

In this module, we will provide an introduction to the AZ-801 course and outline the key areas of focus, from securing your Windows Server environment to migrating workloads to Azure. You'll get an overview of high availability, disaster recovery, and troubleshooting techniques for managing your Windows Server infrastructure effectively.

Secure Windows On-Prem and Hybrid Infrastructures

In this module, we will cover various strategies to secure Windows Server environments. You will learn how to configure security tools, manage policies for passwords and user accounts, and protect vital infrastructure components like domain controllers. We'll also dive into advanced security practices using Microsoft Defender and more.

Manage Windows Failover Clusters

In this module, we will explore the process of setting up and managing Windows Server Failover Clusters. You will learn how to configure storage, networking, and cluster updates to ensure high availability. Additionally, we’ll guide you through stretching clusters across regions for increased reliability.

Manage and Implement Windows Server Recovery

In this module, we will focus on recovery and backup strategies for Windows Server, both on-prem and in Azure. You’ll learn how to manage backups, perform disaster recovery, and utilize Hyper-V replication for data protection. We will also cover how to recover Azure VMs using snapshots.

Migrate to Windows Server

In this module, we will guide you through the migration of Windows Server workloads from on-premises to Azure. You'll learn how to transfer data, migrate IIS and other services to Azure, and upgrade Active Directory. You’ll also gain hands-on knowledge on migrating to Azure IaaS and modernizing environments with Azure web apps and containers.

Monitor and Troubleshoot Windows Server

In this module, we will cover how to monitor and troubleshoot your Windows Server environment. We’ll walk through the use of various monitoring tools, troubleshooting hybrid network connectivity, and resolving VM, deployment, and AD-related issues. By the end of this module, you’ll have a clear understanding of how to maintain and troubleshoot your Windows Server and Azure infrastructure.